Just passing the one year sobriety mark, relevant to relive this call where a gentleman asks for suggestions on staying sober. From This Past Weekend 5-15-17 Watch the full episode here: • 5-15-17 | This Past We...
Boredom is an addict's worst enemy. I've been sober nearly a year and sometimes it is ridiculous how slow the day is. EDIT: Six years in, don't miss it even slightly, married to a wonderful woman with my first child on the way. Stay on the path, y'all, happiness is around the corner.
Being sober is a discipline. You have to live deliberately and mindfully or else your addiction becomes watching RU-vid videos and eating cheetos instead of drinking or smoking or etc. Being mindful is paying close attention to the actions and decisions you make moment to moment. It requires a lot of self-talk and structure. Make sure you plan every day - even relaxing. I'm talking real soberity, not the soberity where you replace your addiction with junk food. Make sure if you're laying on the couch watching the game, it was your intention to watch the game and you're relaxing because you need to relax after a workout, not because you have nothing else to do. Also, force yourself to do different things that make you uncomfortable. That's my advice. Thanks Theo
When he said “you want a ride? Try feeling everything!” That is an amazing sentiment. I’ve been sober 1 month and I have had to deal with a lot of emotions head on and it’s been really fucking hard, really hard. I’ve cried until I got dehydrated. I faced the fact that my relationship of 3 years ended because I repeatedly refused to get help. But I also woke up bright and early and went to the gym. I felt love and I reached out to friends ans had meaningful conversations. I remembered things I slept better I was nicer and man it’s been nothing but good. It’s been hard and annoying and emotional and grueling and I want to give up sometimes but I’m proud of it. Like he said I go to bed each night proud that I took everything the day had to offer and did so without any chemical bandaid. The bullshit of the day may have beaten me but I’ll take a beating sober and sleep well ready to fight back tomorrow
Congratulations broseph. I'm in the same boat with you, essay. Being clean and sober is as REAL as it gets. It's takes balls to stop running from demons and start looking them in the eye... let alone talking about that shit over the internet for anyone to hear.
This just popped up as a suggestion and I want to thank you for your honesty. You are amazing and funny, Louisiana loves you. Keep doing what you love!
Congratulations Theo! I hope you see how much you have changed over the last year. You should be so proud of yourself. Not a lot of people can say they're unhappy and have the balls to change it and you did it.
I feel such a connection to Theo. Growing up in Arkansas, our Southern childhoods were similar in many ways. That sweet southern drawl of Theos is so comforting and reminds me of home.
02/14/17 was my first day of sobriety. I could have been this guy calling in when this first aired. But the miracle is today coming up on 6 years I much closer to Theo in my thinking and stability. I have done meetings, worked with others and most importantly faced off my cravings or doubts one day at a time (and yes sometimes one moment at a time). This is coming from a 54 year old somebody (who was once a Marine) who only initially stopped because of a DUI. Today I do it for me, I do it for myself. On my bad days I just dont use, and on my good days I try to help another person even if it means all I can do is just endure with the other.
Im not the Miles from this video but this video found me at a really hard time and I truly think I was meant to watch this video. Thank you Theo, and thank you to the Miles that called
I just discovered you a couple days ago on the TFATK podcast.. Went from crying laughing to hearing this. This is some important stuff for you to get out there. So Kudos to you. Goodluck Myles! You got this bro
Man that comment is so true. When you are used to being on something (pills, alcohol, whatever) and you stop, it feels like time almost stops. The day seems to last forever. It's just so weird. Then on the other hand, when you're juiced up, the time goes so fast and you can't believe the day is over. I know being sober is so much better because you're healthier. You can also think clearly and stop running away from your problems, but it's freaking hard to get there.
So real. It’s the way to live man it really is for me I should say. I only have six months and my life is tremendously better. And I am mainly talking about better internally as well as the relationships I’ve been able to mend and create a long the way in such a short amount of time. Like you said it is worth a try for sure
Thank you Theo. Not even gonna lie I don’t watch a whole lot of your videos so I can’t say I know you a whole lot, but your willing to expose your vulnerability to help others and that speaks volumes to me.
you can do it my friend! Ensure you start with a fresh day in mind :) I'm 2 days sober & have more will power than ever, just take it one day at a time! see you at six months my friend! Time will fly 😁 love
I first thought the taxi/coke story was just a crazy-ass funny as Hell joke, but you're def a BIG inspiration & glad you're still sober, thanks for sharing your story you ROCK!!!✌️
big mike obama "Half Baked" said it best in the intervention scene. I don't consider weed as a drug because there's no real withdrawal from it. People will berate you for your comment, probably even me, but to each his own
This is gold. Real talk. So easy to hide from our feelings, and it's a very human thing to do. I like how Theo shares his views while mixing in humour. Doesn't act like a know it all
Just started aa been 35 days sober no drinking nor smoking, going to edc sober, went sober when I was 18 but started drinking late at 21 & finally being 32 im excited & kind of scared but not scared. I no I’m going to get through it but the way you said take the sober pill and take the emotions head on motivated me even more. Thanks bro
I have a very addictive personality but I’m also really good at getting sober, I’ve given up a lot of stuff over the years but my friends and family just can’t seem to stop themselves, it’s a pity I can’t help them
I've made the decision to cut alcohol out of my system 3 days ago. Reason being is my 1 year old daughter. I can't just be that reckless mess my father was, RIP dad.
"just try to get different and see how different works" is strangely poetic and poignant. When I got sober it definitely wasn't all roses and sunshine, there was a lot of hard days. But at least it was different, and different was something. Well said.
I wish so badly I could get the strength to quit drinking beer everyday. I know it's just beer, but still lol. It just seems to help so much when it comes to stress and helps shut my brain up. Maybe one day I'll get that Theo strength 🙏🏼
Tyler O. I've done it, now I'm back drinking again. If you get drunk every day I'd say drink less for awhile. Then nothing at all. I still keep some beer just in case. Go to sleep at the same time every night. It actually is easy after awhile to fall asleep sober. It takes self control, but if you really want to it's not bad. You'll feel so much better in the morning. There's much worse things like forcing yourself to go to a shitty job every day, or college while working full time.
Theo has is figured out, all bullshit aside. Never commit yourself to a life of sobriety, just wake up today and decide you're not going to drink today, and keep it going until you don't need to.
I've been over two years clean. I'm in the same position. Not sure about the future or forever, I completely agree - it's way to big of a task / promise to handle today. I can only speak for today. I don't know this guy, but when I stopped doing things, I was in my early twenties and I wasn't an addict / alcoholic I was just a guy who partied and a little too much sometimes. But it's definitely been a pleasure to take this time to improve my life and get in touch with myself more and feel again, like theo said. He's right.
I just have to say thank you for sharing your story thank you for being so proud to be in recovery cuz I am I love recovering I got 68 days as as of today no I had two months but I relapsed for six months overdose but I love recovery today you know thank you for being proud
Drinking is getting out of hand for myself. It may sound weird but the fact that Chris D'elia and Theo Von don't drink, makes me feel alright about giving it up as well.
The world is so interesting. Knowledge has never been easier to acquire. We need all of your intellect intact if we're going to fix our shit. Be sober and see all the glorious detail in our world.
yeah man... life is its own ride... live it... if you're not living it and doing something that satisfies your soul... you're not living, you're wasting this precious life, IMHO.
I hear u Brotha!!! I hear ya!! Shits a struggle. It would be great 2 go back 2 that time b4 that 1st taste of the high life. Once u go down that rabbit hole, life, work, relationship's, just everything seems easier n a breeze n its fun. Like u don't care 2 work 15hrs a day. N ur happy about life n no stress. Idk it's a struggle gotta just take a day at a time n find the fun things in ur life or new Hobby's w/e. 2 get back 2 that care free feelin u had wen u were a child or b4 that 1st hit or taste.
I just want to say getting clean is possible for any addict. I got 22 months a day at a time. I do step work. I got a higher power. my life is so much better. if your struggling just know...its possible for YOU.
Okay, I realize that my addiction isn't illegal, but I guarantee you that it brought a lot of grief into my life for over 40 years. My addiction? Nicotine. I tried to quit SO many times, and failed every single time. Which is why today I just say that the last time I smoked a cigarette was 16 months ago. I don't say "I quit smoking". I don't know why I won't say that I quit. But, regardless of whatever the reason may be, I'm just glad that today I didn't smoke. Ironically, my husband still smokes, and instead of tempting me, I really don't like the smell anymore. Weird... LOL!!! Anyway, I've learned that that feeling of temptation will, and DOES hit you less often the longer you go without giving into your addiction. It is my most sincere hope that you are successful in your fight to conquer your addiction. Oh, shit, that sounded cheesy, didn't it? Oh well, I meant what I said, even if I couldn't think of a better way to say it...
C Diz Wow! What a quinky-dink! I actually AM vaping! I'm guessing that it is vaping that has helped me stay away from cigarettes. Now, I know that non-smokers would claim that if I'm vaping, I haven't actually "quit smoking". But, oh well, screw 'em! LOL!!! What do THEY know anyway?!! 😎🚬
